Lebanese President Michel Suleiman takes office

Lebanese President Michel Suleiman poses for official photos a day after taking the oath of office in Beirut, Lebanon on May 26, 2008. After an 18-month standoff between the U.S. backed government of Fuad Saniora and the Hezbollah led opposition that paralyzed the country, both sides finally agreed on a consensus candidate for president. (UPI Photo)

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